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After SNL's Five-Timers Club Sketch Returned This Weekend, A Former Writer Explained What Inspired It And How It Involved Tom Hanks
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SNL's iconic Five-Timers Club sketch returns, with insights from a former writer on its origins and Tom Hanks' involvement.
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- Former SNL writer Robert Smigel reveals the inspiration behind the Five-Timers Club sketch - a way to celebrate the show's most esteemed hosts.
- Tom Hanks, a five-time SNL host, played a key role in shaping the iconic sketch, bringing his star power and comedic chops to the exclusive club.
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Martin Short, Tom Hanks, Robert Smigel, Saturday Night Live, Five-Timers Club